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Thyroid Tumors in Dogs – A Big Gland in the Neck

2016-11-21 by CriticalCareDVM

This week I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful patient referred to me for evaluation of a thyroid tumor. After consulting with the family, I visited this blog and was shocked to find thyroid tumors were a topic about which I had not yet shared information. So this week, I’ve resolved this oversite. Without … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: carcinoma, computed tomography, CT scan, hormone, larynx, MRI, radiation therapy, radioactive iodine, scintigraphy, surgery, thyroid, ultrasonography

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

2014-06-16 by CriticalCareDVM

What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a two-lobed structure located in the neck, and produces several thyroid hormones. (Image courtesy of Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota; www.aercmn.com) The primary function of thyroid hormones is to control the rate at which cells function. Excess thyroid function (hyperthyroidism) is one of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cats, hyperthyroidism, methimazole, radioactive iodine

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